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ANCHORAGE vs. STATE COLLEGE
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Anchorage, Alaska vs. State College, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is
13.4%
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$46,738
in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in State College
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. State College, PA
Compared to Anchorage, State College is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
13.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
11.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
1.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
16.4% lower
Commute
30.6% lower
Health
0.5% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
19.4% lower
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